Jil Sander’s minimalist mastery
Embrace effortless minimalism and serene simplicity with Jil Sander’s latest collection
In the world of fashion, it can sometimes seem paradoxical to suggest that less is more. In the case of Jil Sander, however, it certainly appears that way. Founded by German designer Heidemarie Jiline Sander, the label has been a minimalist’s go-to for sophisticated and understated pieces since it first forayed onto the runway in 1973. Since 2017, the house has been overseen by husband-and-wife designer duo Lucie and Luke Meier. It is the first time the Meiers have collaborated creatively, but the pair’s yin-yang dynamic has delivered a fresh take on the brand’s DNA and a clear vision of intelligent silhouettes and proportions combined with simple, considered details.
Fans of the label’s clean, modern separates and impeccable tailoring will be pleased to find the leitmotif has been continued for CR19. Highlights of the collection include architectural dresses, pajama-like suiting and elegant yet androgynous tunics that can be layered over loose pants. A monochrome color palette is softened with the use of fresh pastel shades, subdued check patterns and striped fabrics. Silhouettes run the gamut from shapely hourglass dresses and coats to fluid trenches and flowing shirting assemblages, resulting in a collection that feels at once timeless yet of-the-moment.
How to make the pieces work for you? Thanks to the collection’s effortless transformative qualities, the result is a truly versatile wardrobe that can carry you from day to night and work to weekend with ease. Make the beautiful basics such as the classic sweaters or slim-fit pants your sartorial starting points, then look to the collection’s standout hero pieces such as the oversized trench coats, longline shirts and corset coats as your new-season standout investments. Each carefully crafted look conveys serenity in its simplicity, perfect for making a statement of calm intent.
Remaining true to the brand’s long-established identity, the collection cleverly juxtaposes masculine-infused tailoring with feminine style tropes. Stock up on the relaxed pinstripe shirts, fluid pants and precisely-cut jackets for a constant rotation of love-forever classics that will work for every occasion.
The Jil Sander gift for balancing the unashamedly feminine with more masculine fits and shapes opens a world of ease and effortlessness when it comes to layering these pieces in your everyday look. Perhaps this is the true meaning of luxury? Complete and utter comfort in anything you choose to wear, seeing you through your working day, off-duty weekends, and all that life throws at you in between.